Ibrahim Ferrer
Ibrahim Ferrer (20 February 1927 – 6 August 2005) was a popular Afro-Cuban … Read Full Bio ↴Ibrahim Ferrer (20 February 1927 – 6 August 2005) was a popular Afro-Cuban musician in Cuba.
Born at a dance in San Luis, Cuba, near the city of Santiago de Cuba, Ferrer's mother died when he was 12, leaving him orphaned and forcing him to sing on the streets (busk) to earn money. The next year, Ferrer joined his first ever musical group, a duet alongside his cousin called Jóvenes del Son (Spanish: Youth of el Son). They performed at private functions and the two youths managed to scrape together enough money to live.
Over the next few years, Ferrer would perform with many musical groups, including Conjunto Sorpresa and Orquesta Chepin-Choven.
The leader of the latter composed one of Ferrer's biggest hits, "El Platanal de Bartolo".
In 1953 Ferrer started to play with Pacho Alonso's group in Santiago. In 1959 the group moved permanently to Havana, renaming themselves Los Bocucos, after a type of drum widely used in Santiago.
With Alonso, Ferrer primarily performed guarachas, sones and other sorts of up-tempo songs. However, he yearned to sing boleros. It was not until almost 40 years later, with the release of Ry Cooder's Grammy Award winning, Oscar nominated Buena Vista Social Club recording in 1999, that Ibrahim Ferrer's talent as a bolero singer would become widely known.
In 1996, Ferrer took part in the World Circuit sessions, when it was announced than an old-style bolero singer would be required. In that year, he recorded the album A Toda Cuba le Gusta with the Afro-Cuban All Stars, an album nominated for a Grammy Award.
In 1998 he recorded an album for the Cuban label EGREM, Tierra Caliente: Ibrahim Ferrer con Los Bocucos. It features Ferrer's unique voice and phrasing, band leader Roberto Correra's rich, intricate arrangements and excellent lead trumpet, and tight, rhythmic playing by the Bocucos. The album's is in the style of son-jazz big band fusion.
In 1999 Ry Cooder recorded Ferrer's first solo album, shown above.
In 2000 Ferrer famously received a Latin Grammy for "best new artist" - at the age of 72.
In 2001 he appeared on the track Latin Simone on the self-titled debut album of the virtual-band Gorillaz.
Ferrer toured internationally in Europe in 2005, after releasing his second solo recording, Buenos Hermanos, in 2003.
He was an adherent of the Santería faith, a blending of traditional African religions and Catholicism. He died of multiple organ failure on 6 August 2005 at CIMEQ hospital in Havana, Cuba, after returning from a European tour. He was 78.
Born at a dance in San Luis, Cuba, near the city of Santiago de Cuba, Ferrer's mother died when he was 12, leaving him orphaned and forcing him to sing on the streets (busk) to earn money. The next year, Ferrer joined his first ever musical group, a duet alongside his cousin called Jóvenes del Son (Spanish: Youth of el Son). They performed at private functions and the two youths managed to scrape together enough money to live.
Over the next few years, Ferrer would perform with many musical groups, including Conjunto Sorpresa and Orquesta Chepin-Choven.
The leader of the latter composed one of Ferrer's biggest hits, "El Platanal de Bartolo".
In 1953 Ferrer started to play with Pacho Alonso's group in Santiago. In 1959 the group moved permanently to Havana, renaming themselves Los Bocucos, after a type of drum widely used in Santiago.
With Alonso, Ferrer primarily performed guarachas, sones and other sorts of up-tempo songs. However, he yearned to sing boleros. It was not until almost 40 years later, with the release of Ry Cooder's Grammy Award winning, Oscar nominated Buena Vista Social Club recording in 1999, that Ibrahim Ferrer's talent as a bolero singer would become widely known.
In 1996, Ferrer took part in the World Circuit sessions, when it was announced than an old-style bolero singer would be required. In that year, he recorded the album A Toda Cuba le Gusta with the Afro-Cuban All Stars, an album nominated for a Grammy Award.
In 1998 he recorded an album for the Cuban label EGREM, Tierra Caliente: Ibrahim Ferrer con Los Bocucos. It features Ferrer's unique voice and phrasing, band leader Roberto Correra's rich, intricate arrangements and excellent lead trumpet, and tight, rhythmic playing by the Bocucos. The album's is in the style of son-jazz big band fusion.
In 1999 Ry Cooder recorded Ferrer's first solo album, shown above.
In 2000 Ferrer famously received a Latin Grammy for "best new artist" - at the age of 72.
In 2001 he appeared on the track Latin Simone on the self-titled debut album of the virtual-band Gorillaz.
Ferrer toured internationally in Europe in 2005, after releasing his second solo recording, Buenos Hermanos, in 2003.
He was an adherent of the Santería faith, a blending of traditional African religions and Catholicism. He died of multiple organ failure on 6 August 2005 at CIMEQ hospital in Havana, Cuba, after returning from a European tour. He was 78.
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Ibrahim Ferrer Lyrics
Aquellos Ojos Verdes Aquellos ojos verdes De mirada serena Dejaron en mi alma Ete…
Asi es la vida compay Asi es la vida Cuando se quiere con toda la fuerza…
Ay Ay, candela, candela, candela me quemo así Ay, candela, cand…
Boliviana (Boliviana ven) (Vamos a bailar) (Que contigo linda morena) …
Boquinene Boquiñeñeñeñe Boquiñeñeñeñe Ponte el camisón Boquiñeñeñeñe…
Bruca Manigu Yo son carabalí Negro de nación Sin la libertad No pue'o …
Bruca Maniguá Yo son carabalí Negro de nación Sin la libertad No pue'o viv…
Bruca Manigua Yo son carabalí, negro de nación. Sin la liberttad no pue…
Bruca Maniguá Yo son carabalí Negro de nación Sin la libertad No pue'o …
Buenos Hermanos Qué buenos son, qué buenos son Qué mis hermanos qué buenos…
Candela Ay Candela, Candela, Candela me quemo aé Ay Candela, Candela…
Cienfuegos Tiene Su Guaguanc Cienfuegos tiene su guaguancó Hoy siento gran emoción Voy a…
Como El Arrullo De Palma Como el arrullo de palma En la llanura Como el trinar del…
Como fue Como fue No sé decirte como fue Ni sé explicarme que pasó Pe…
Compositor Confundido Con compositor que se equivocó Se ha corrido en cuentera que…
Copla Guajira Una vez robé un lucero de lo alto del Monte…
De Camino A La Vareda !Óigame compay! No deje camino por coger la vereda !Óigame c…
Dos Almas Dos almas que en el mundo Había unido Dios Dos almas que…
Dos Gardenias Dos gardenias para ti Con ellas quiero decir Te quiero, te a…
El Amor De Mi Bohio Valle plateado de luna sendero de mis amores Quiero ofrenda…
Fuiste Cruel Tú bien sabes que fuiste cruel Con mi noble amor Que destrui…
Guaguancó Callejero Oño ño ño, oño ño ño, oño ño ño Oño ño…
Guateque Campesino Hay guateque en el bohío Del compadre Don Ramón Hay guateque…
Hay Que Entrarle A Palos A Ese (Hay que entrarle a palos a ése) (Hay que entrarle a…
Herido De Sombras Herido de sombras Por tu ausencia estoy Sólo la penumbra me …
La Chica Del Granizado Parece una mujer a punto de hacer una estupidez, si…
La Música Cubana Música, mi música cubana Música, mi música cubana Muchos gr…
Mami Me Gustó Esa cosa que me hiciste, mami, me gustó Me gustó Esa cosa…
Manana Me Voy Pa' Sibanicu Decidí partir de viaje conmigo y mi soledad Mi corazón te…
Marieta A mí me gusta que baile Marieta Oye, Ibrahim, tú me…
Melodía Del Río Sin tu calor Me es imposible vivir Ven hacia mí Como va el…
Mil Congojas Prefiero una y mil veces que te vayas Si tú no…
Murmullo Hay un suave murmullo En el silencio de una noche azul Son…
Naufragio De aquel sombrío Misterio de tus ojos No queda ni un destell…
No Tiene Telara (Ya la araña no tiene telaraña) (No tiene, no tiene, no…
Nuestra Ultima Cita Vete por favor No me atormentes Grábate en tu mente Nuestra …
Oye El Consejo La culpa no es de tu papa Que la tiene tu…
Perfidia Nadie comprende lo que sufro yo Canto pues ya no puedo…
Perfume De Gardenias Perfume de gardenias tiene tu boca Bellísimos destellos de l…
Qué Bueno Baila Usted Castellano, qué rico baila usted (Castellanos, qué bueno bai…
Quiéreme Mucho Quiéreme mucho, dulce amor mío Que amante siempre te adoraré…
Quizás Quizás Siempre que te pregunto Que cómo, cuándo y dónde Tú siempre …
Se te contara Si tú supieras mi sentimiento Si te contara la intensa amarg…
Silencio Duermen en mi jardín Las blancas azucenas, los nardos y las…
Todavia Me Queda Voz Con compositor que se equivocó Se ha corrido en cuentera que…
Uno Uno busca lleno de esperanzas El camino que los sueños Prome…